Roman Fountains

Name

Roman Fountains

Legal name

Volcano Industries, Inc.

Website

https://romanfountains.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Fountain Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Features Design & Installation (Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls) (HSAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatic Playgrounds & Splash Pads (Spray Parks, Kids’ Water Play) (THAAABAE), Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI), Irrigation & Outdoor Plumbing Products (IMADALAI), Sprinkler System Installation (New Systems) (HSAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Commercial fountain equipment
• Architectural water features
• Fountain design engineering
• Water feature components
• Fountain manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Roman Fountains manufactures and supplies commercial fountain equipment including pumps, nozzles, filters, vaults, lighting, and electrical control panels. Products are sold nationwide and internationally to commercial customers for incorporation into architectural water features.
2. Design and Engineering Services: Consulting and design services for water feature projects, including preliminary engineering drawings, 3D animation, and detailed system requirements. Design services may be free (credited toward equipment purchase) or charged separately for clients requiring detailed technical information for bidding purposes.
3. Project Estimator Tool: Online estimating calculator for early project budgeting and estimation. Generates preliminary pricing for budgeting purposes only, with detailed quotes provided through direct sales contact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roman Fountains designs, engineers, manufactures, and supplies commercial fountain equipment and complete water feature systems for architectural installations. Their portfolio includes fountain nozzles, submersible pumps, LED submersible lighting, filtration and water treatment systems, prefabricated pump stations/vaults, and custom electrical control panels, supported by design engineering, assembly/testing, and installation advisory services from concept through completion.

Product overview

Roman Fountains is a commercial water feature company specializing in design, manufacturing, and equipment supply for architectural fountains. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of fountain components including nozzles (cascade, precision jet, bubbler, spray ring), submersible pumps (self-priming and submersible models), LED lighting fixtures (flush-mount, freestanding, donut-hole styles with RGB/RGBW options), filtration and water treatment systems (sand filters, cartridge filters, UV sanitizers), and pre-fabricated equipment vaults (RDP Series) and pump skids (RSM Series). Beyond components, Roman Fountains provides complete fountain systems including design engineering, assembly, and testing, plus professional resources such as CAD files, project estimator tools, and specification guidelines. The company also launched the UV Breeze M600, a portable air purification product using UV-C technology developed in partnership with NeoTech Aqua Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UV Breeze: A portable air treatment and filtration unit developed for combating airborne pathogens including coronavirus, manufactured in collaboration with NeoTech Aqua Solutions.

Products and services

• Fountain Nozzles & Accessories Wide range of fountain nozzles including cascade nozzles, precision jets, bubbler nozzles, spray rings, and accessories for various commercial fountain applications.
• Fountain Pumps & Accessories Submersible pumps, self-priming pumps, pump skids, basket strainers, control panels, and related pumping system components for fountain installations.
• Fountain Drains, Fill Devices & Level Controls Floor drains, overflow drains, water level control systems, fill manifolds, and make-up water devices for fountain basins.
• Submersible Lighting & Accessories LED submersible lights including flush-mount, freestanding, and donut-hole styles; junction boxes; power supply enclosures; and related lighting accessories.
• Fountain Filtration & Water Treatment Accessories Sand filters, cartridge filters, UV sanitizers, bead filters, chemical treatment systems, and water treatment controllers for maintaining clean fountain water.
• Pre-fabricated Pump Stations & Control Panels (Skids & Vaults) Pre-fabricated direct burial equipment vaults (RDP Series), skid-mounted pump stations (RSM Series), and UL-listed custom control panels for complete fountain systems.
• Fountain Kits Pre-configured fountain equipment packages including the RBBK sequencing fountain kit for residential and limited-budget interactive fountain applications.
• UV Breeze M600 Air Purifier Portable air treatment and filtration unit using UV-C radiation to combat airborne pathogens. Processes air at 600 cubic feet per minute, capable of cleaning enclosed space every 15 minutes. Developed in collaboration with NeoTech Aqua Solutions.
• RDP Series Direct Burial Pump Vault Pre-fabricated fiberglass equipment vaults designed for direct burial installation, housing pumps, filters, and control systems. Available in multiple sizes including RDP-1 through RDP-5 series.
• RFL Series Submersible Lights LED submersible lighting fixtures including flush-mount (RFL-FM), freestanding (RFL-FS), and donut-hole (RFL-DH) configurations with RGB and RGBW color options.
• Splashlight Series Combined nozzle/LED light assemblies for interactive fountains and splash pads. Includes Splashlight 2 flush-mounted units with fast-acting water switches and programmable lighting shows.
• Design & Engineering Services Concept development, consulting, preliminary engineering, 3D animation, and detailed design services for commercial water feature projects. Free initial consultation; detailed design available for a fee (credited toward equipment purchase).

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality control testing on all critical equipment items ensures optimal performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NeoTech Aqua SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Roman Fountains collaborated with NeoTech Aqua Solutions (San Diego, CA) to design and manufacture the UV Breeze line of high capacity air purifiers. NeoTech contributes 18 years of UV sterilizer manufacturing experience for pharmaceuticals and water treatment with FDA/EPA compliant products and patented ReFlex technology. Roman contributes 35 years of water feature UV sterilization experience.
• Aqua UndergroundcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner for water features at The Battery Atlanta, SunTrust Park, and other projects. Partnered with Roman Fountains to implement fountain installation drawings and provides ongoing maintenance support.
• Aqua Design InternationalmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWater feature designer collaborating on Sandy Springs City Center project with Roman Fountains providing equipment and engineering.
• HGORmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture firm that designed water features at The Battery Atlanta, partnering with Roman Fountains for equipment supply and engineering.
• PopulousmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld-renowned architecture and design firm responsible for iconic arenas. Partnered with Roman Fountains on SunTrust Park water features including the batter's eye fountain.
• SCP DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for the Lakeshore Entry Fountain project in Slidell, LA.
• GW Oliver ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Lakeshore Entry Fountain project with Roman Fountains supplying equipment.
• JHC CorporationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner on Powder Springs Community Splash Pad project.
• Water+StructuresmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation contractor for AT&T Stadium Sky Mirror project. Installed Roman Fountains' equipment vault and water display systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fountain People: Design-build water feature firm selling fountain components, equipment, and installation services; competes in similar commercial and municipal project categories.
• Crystal Fountains: Largest North American competitor in architectural fountain design and equipment supply; serves commercial and municipal projects with comparable MEP scope and installer-independent positioning.
• Vortex Aquatic Structures International: Specialist in aquatic playgrounds, splash pads, and interactive water features; directly comparable in the splash pad and interactive fountain market where Roman Fountains has documented projects.
• WET Design: Iconic water feature design and engineering firm specializing in iconic architectural and show fountains; competes directly for landmark installations such as those Roman Fountains has won at major venues.
• Premier Fountains: Designer and manufacturer of architectural fountains, water features, and related mechanical systems for commercial and municipal customers.
• Waterworks International: Specialized commercial water feature contractor and equipment supplier serving landscape architects and developers across the U.S.

Regional players

• Commercial Aquatic Services (CAS): Design-build pool and water feature contractor operating primarily in the Southeast U.S.; overlaps with Roman Fountains in splash pad and decorative fountain projects in shared regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Oase (OASE Living Water): Large European-headquartered manufacturer of fountain pumps, nozzles, and water feature equipment; competes on component supply and partners with Roman Fountains on specific projects (e.g., Plant Riverside).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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